Dave's Diner food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Dave's Diner holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Daves Diner Leaside, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6DE
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Dave's Diner sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ← Dave's Diner | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Dave's Diner none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dave's Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shake N Cake Takeaway/sandwich shop | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Playday Nursery Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Steam Machine Brewing Company Farmers/growers | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Esso Service Station Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Walkers Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Simpasture Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| The Iron Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about Dave's Diner
What is Dave's Diner's food hygiene rating?
Dave's Diner has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Dave's Diner safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dave's Diner last inspected?
Dave's Diner was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dave's Diner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dave's Diner compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Dave's Diner holds a 4. 683 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Dave's Diner and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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